The Thing Lyrics

Along darkened trails

Across the frozen lakes

we travel towards the thing

through mighty forest

along the mountain paths

we’re heading towards the thing

A time to put to rest

and wait for the freeze to thaw

Put all your quarrels from the past

begin a quest for lands of lore

Over the rocky shores

onto long fires warming

we’re still waiting at the thing

justice is drawn

metered out by the Earl

The law is drawn up at the thing

Gather yourselves up

to plan our future raids

A land of fire and ice and sand

with shield on arm and axe in hand

Along darkened trails

across the frozen lakes

we travel towards the thing

through mighty forest

along the mountain paths

We’re heading towards the thing

Phil

Phil Jolly

All rise, the King of the North is born

glory to Odin our father is sworn

a good life is sought by one and all

Old Thor has passed

in the kingdom come

wait in Valhalha to open the door

a good death is sought by one and all

Over the rocky shores

onto long fires warming

we’re still waiting at the thing

justice is drawn

metered out by the Earl

The law drawn up at the thing

Archers fill the skies

to help us fight the war

Icelandic runes in stones

marking our fates and journeys halved

Join us with the Gods in the mighty hall

wait in Valhalha to open the door

Norse runes are carved and sagas sworn

Men of the North,

as far as the eye can see

the battle is sought, no fear in our hearts

a good death is sought by one and all

Along darkened trails

across the frozen lakes

we travel towards the thing

through mighty forest

along the mountain paths

We’re heading towards the thing